boy who has given his bright hopes, his hinh ambition, his manly strength and bis rich blood for his and our country, and now I only longs *o be at home to see his mother once more before he dies. The vices and horrors of Nashville are such as every war engenders, but the rich christian graces j that bloom here are such as have hardly ever been known in war time before. While speaking of the war I cannot for- j pet one of your former associates and one ! of my most loved and valued friends, who fell near Petersburg. My heart is fnll of tears whenever I think of Capt. Dickey's ; untimely fate. His nature was so noble and upright, so clean, so healthy, so unaf- j fected, so manly, and withal, he had, in an j association continued through many years, been so good a friend to me, that I deeply mourn that he is so early lost to the world and to me. When I think of him and the thousands of brave hearts that, like his, have broken for their country's healing, I i thank God for such rich natures, such gra cious memories, and for the immortality that christian faith assures. The many lessons which the war teaches, if rightly pondered by teachers, may go in to common schools and give a manlier tone to the spirits of the boys who are there fashioning their manhoods'form. One of these lessons, and by no means least impor- j tant, is the unspeakable worth of simple i truthfulness—fidelity to conscience, to du- j ty —unswerving loyalty to right—faith in the perfect justice of God. But I must not write the essay which I have no time for, but must remember that this is a letter merely, a means of speaking a thousand miles away and rather behind the time, and wishing to all of you teachers and the friends who are with you : at Belleville, a Happy New Year, with all the joys crowded into it that your hearts can hold; with good friends and many of them; with good books and plenty of mo- i ney to buy them; with good scholars and j only just as many as there is room for, af j ter reserving a space two feet square for ; your superintendent; with a healthy spirit j to make yourselves sunny to associates and to catch the sunshine of heaven, which is love. I recall with much happiness my expe riences in Mifflin county, in institutes, con ventions, schoolrooms, in the work of teach ing, and in friendly intercouse with teach ers and other friends. Very pleasant to remember are the pictures of the Juniata, of the Big and Little Valleys and the skies that bend above them. I love to think of the mountains with the lush life of Spring or the burning glories of Autumn, over i which I watched the moon rise, felt the sweet influence of the Pleiades and rever- j ently admired the bands of Orion. I need not say how exceedingly glad I i should be to attend youi convention, to see 1 your welcome faces, to grasp your friendly ! hands and to take part in the various ex- J ercises; but your own careful preparation, j the efforts of your Superintendent and Mr. j Douthell, will render your success com- i plete, on which I congratulate you. I regret to stop, for while I write the j dear, familiar faces are before me, and I would gladly sun myself longer in the ge nial presence; but neither your time nor i mine permits. Wishing you a most sue- ! cesslul, profitable and happy meeting, and cherishing the kindest wishes for each of you, I am and hope ever to remain Four siucere friend, A. SMITH. THE GAZETTE. LEWISTOWN, PA. Wednesday, February 8, 1865. G. A G. R. FRTSINGER, PUBLISHERS. W-The Gazette is the only paper in this part of the state printed on a power press, and has facilities for doing work of all kinds equaled bv few. We have three presses in operation—an Adams Power Pre-s lor the Paper, a double medium hand press for Jobs, and a .Newbury Jobber for Blanks, Cards. Ac. TERMS OP SUBSCRIPTION. The GAZETTE is published every Wednesdav by GIOROI J. RTSISGER A SOU, at $1.50 in advance, or at the end of the year. Cash Rates of Advertising. Administration or Executor's Notices $2 so Auditor's .j oo Sheriff"s Sales. 8 lines 1 00 Each additional line ]0 Estray Notice, four times, s 00 Caution or other short Notices, 1 50 Tavern Licenses, single, 1 00 If more_ than one, each 50 Register's Notices of Accounts, each 50 Eight hues of bourgeois or seven lines of nonpa reil make a square. About eight words constitute a line, so that anv person can easily calculate a square in manuscript. One square three'times sl. and 60 ets loreaeh additional insertion. Yearly advertisements will he inserted on such terms as may be agreed on. but all such are held pay able when ordered. They must also confine them es! ves to the space contracted for. In ail oiher cases 8 lines constitute a square, and will be so charged. We have also advanced our prices for Blanks. Hand bills, Ac. Setiefß of New Advertisements. Two valuable farms are offered for Bale —New arrival ol Groceries, &c. at Grove's —Two sales of Personal Prop erty —Arcana Watches—The 3d quar ter of the Lewistown Academy* will commence on the 20th— R. F. Ellis is selling off low—ditto Loop—List of Letters, &e. —♦ Petergon't Magazine. —The February number of this monthly, with a beautiful steel plate engraving, called i ♦•The Birds at Breakfast," a colored fashion plate, and a variety of other matters of interest, isat hand. The literary contents as usual are good. This Magazine is only 82 per annum, in advance, and it is at the same time one of the best in the country. Published by Charles J. Peterson, 306 Chestnut Street. Phila. American Agriculturist. —This publication is of in trinsic worth to the tillers of the soil, and its price places it within the reach of all. Terms, 11.50 a year, in advance; single number, 15 cts. Address Orange Judd, Publisher and Proprietor, No. 41 Park Row, New York City. —Great preparations are being made by the Washington Lincoln and Johnson Club for the approaching in auguration of President Lincoln. A grand ball in the rotunda of the capi tol is to be one of the features of the occasion The Peace Question. President Lincoln and Secretary Sfcward had an interview with Messrs. Stephens, Hunter and Campbell, the rebel commissioners, at Fortress Mon roe last week, which has given rise to ail kinds of rumors, one portion ot the press insisting that it was a total fail ure and the other that it would yet lead to peace. This action of the President in consenting to hold an in terview with the rebels ought to con vince every sensible man of his anxiety to close the war and restore the Union, and if it has failed no stone should be left unturned to prosecute the war to a speedy conclusion even if a levy en masse be necessary, for it would be far better to suspend all labor for three or four months and close it than make further calls for men. What has actually resulted from the interview will be unknown, until de cided action will be taken both at Washington and Richmond on the propositions, but we place some faith in the following from the correspon dent of the New York Times: He says: The rebel Commissioners said nothing whatever ol their personal views or wishes, but spoke solely and exclusively for their Government, and at the outset and through out the conference declared their entire lack of authority to make, or receive, or consider any proposition whatever looking toward a close of the war, except on the basis of recognition of the independence of the Confederate States as a prelimnary condition. The President presented the subject to tbem in every conceivable form, suggesting the most liberal and considerate modifica tion of whatever, in the existing legislation and action of the United States Govern ment might be regarded as especial hostile to the rights and interests, or wounding to the pride of the Southern people—but in no single particular could he induce them to swerve for a moment from their demand for recognition. They did not present this conspicuously as resting on their own con victions or wishes, but as the condition which their Government bad made abso lutely indispensable to any negotiations or discussions whatever concerning peace. President Lincoln on the other hand, in formed them, at every point, that such recognition was utterly and totally out of the question; that the United States could stop the war and arrest even temporally the movements of its armies, only on the condition precedent, that the authority of the National Government should be recog nized and obeyed over the whole territory of the United States. This point conceded, he assured them that upon every other matter of difference they would be treated with the utmost liberality; but without that recognition the war must and would go on! Transportation for Corpses, Boun ties, Back Pay, &c J. S. M'Ewen furnishes us with the following information, obtained from Governor Curtin relative to the cost of transportation of the bodies of our dead soldiers to their homes, back pay, bounties, Ac. for which purposes spe cial provisions have been made by the State. He says: First, an act of our Legislature, passed March 31st, 1864, provides for the free transportation—or rather transportation at the expense of the State—of the bodies of deceased Pennsylvaniana, and of one per son in charge from and to his place of res idence, subject only to the restrictions of orders from the department at Washing ton. For instance, bodies only can be re covered that are really within our lines, and from the various hospitals within our reach, late orders restricting transportation from beyond City Point, and south of Nashville. A letter to his Excellency Gov. A. G. Curtin, or to Col. James C. Biddle, Chief of Transportation and Telegraph Depart ment, will be promptly responded to with the necessary papers for transportation. Second, an agency for the collection of back pay, bounty, etc., exists, entirely at the expense of the State and free to the applicant, at Washington, and any informa tion may be obtained, or claims presented, on addressing the Penn'a Military Agent Col. F. Jordan, or Lt. Col.Sanies Gillifand) 487 11th street, Washington, D. C. Third and last, a message was sent in to our State Legislature on the 27th ult., by the Governor, stating that arrangements had been made by the General Govern ment to forward clothing and stores to our prisoners in the South. Such articles sent to Jiarrisburg will be forwarded to their destination by the State authorities. Ar rangements are being perfected to that end at least, and letters for information can be addressed to the Governor or to the Quar ter Master General, Harrisburg. The agent for transportation, etc., in the M eat is Lt. Col. James Chamberlin, Nash ville, Tennessee. J. STEWART MCEWEN. i rT Th s Supreme Court of this State ate \ decided that unless there is a special agreement to the contrary, the seller of the real estate must pay for the stamp, because he is required to affix it to the deed. This is a matter of considerable importance, as the cost or stamps is one dollar upon each one thousand dollars of the price, and when heavy sales are made, the stamp is a considerable item. Hereafter the pru dent man will agree to sell his proper ty for so much, 4 'and the cost of the stamp." THE MARCH OF FREEDOM. TOTE OX THE AIEMIBST TO TOC CdXSTI TUTIUN ABOLISHING SLAVERY. The great question of the day, one which will live in History when the puny advocates of slavery will be bu ried in oblivion, came up in the House of Representatives at Washington on tne olst January. Ihe resolution as it had passed the Senate is as follows: j "Be it Resolve Iby the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States \of America in Conyress assembled, tico thirds op both Houses concurring, That the following article be proposed to the Legis ! latures of the several States as an amend , ment to the Constitution of the United ; States, and when ratified by three fourths | of said Legislatures shall be valid to all in tents and purposes as a part of the said Constitution, viz: "ARTICLE 18TH—SECTION 1. Neither sla ery or involuntary servitude, except as a punishment for crime whereof the party shall have been have duly convicted, shall exist within the Lnited States or any place subject to their jurisdiction. "SEC. 2r. Congress shall have power to enforce this article by appropriate legisla tion." Mr. MCALL STER, (democrat) of Penn sylvania, said : \V hen this subject was be fore the House on a former occasion I voted against the measure. I have been in favor of exhausting all meana of conciliation to restore the Union as our fathers made it. 1 am for the Union, and utterly opposed to secession or the dissolution of the Union in any way or shape. The result of all the peace missions, and especially that of Mr. Blair, has satisfied me that nothing short of the recognition of their independence will satisfy the Southern Confederacy It must, therefore, be destroyed, and in voting for the present measure I cast my vote against the corner stone of the Southern Confederacy, and declare eternal war against the enemies of my country. Mr. COFEROTII, (democrat) of Pennsyl vania, addressed the House in favor of the amendment, not, however, speaking for or against slavery. lie argued in favor of the power of Congress to submit the amend ment to the Legislatures of the States; that it must be submitted to the seceded States, or it would be recognizing their indepen dence. lie also argued that the South would not remain in the Union under the Constitution as it is now. He was in favor of revising it, and then the people would place in power the democracy. He gave this vote after much consideration, and as a democrat, and would consistently stand by the organization of his party. No power ou earth shall prevent him from voting for the candidates of hia party. His desire was the triumph of the party which has made this country great. Mr. MILLER, (copperhead) of Pennsyl vania, said he owed it to himself and his constituents to repudiate the sentiments of his colleagues just uttered on this floor. He wished so to act* that when he returned home he would not be found derelict to the duty with which he had been trusted — having taken an oath to protect, preserve, and defend the Constitution of the United States. As long as the matter had been discussed here it was very strange that no man had answered the question. What was to be done with the freed people should such an amendment to the Constitution prove effective? Gentlemen on the other side had failed to make out a case. During this Administration the Constitution has been violated in all its important features. The resolution was then passed by a vote of 119 yeas to 50 nays. The absentees, or those not voting, are Messrs. Lazear of Pennsylvania, Leblond of Ohio, Marcy of New Hampshire, Mc- Dowell of Indiana, McKenney of Ohio, Middleton of New Jersey, Rogers of New Jersey, and Voorhees of Indiana. The following are the names of those members of the Opposition in the i House of Representatives who voted for the joint resolution submitting to the people of tho United States the amendment to the Constitution prohib iting slavery: Joseph Bailv, Pennsylvania. Augustus C. Baldwin, Michigan. Alex. 11. Coffroth, Pennsylvania. James E. English, Connecticut. John B. Ganson, New York. Anson G. Ilerrick, New York. Wells A. Ilutchings, Ohio. Austin A. King, Missouri. Archibald McAllister, Pennsylvania. Ilomer A. Nelson, New York. Mosea F. Odell, New York. Wm. Radford, New York. John B. Steele, New York. Ezra Wheeler, Wisconsin. The amendment has already been ratified by the following States: Illinois, February 3. Maryland, February 3. Michigan, February 3. Rhode Island, February 3. West Virginia, February 4. New York, February 4, Pennsylvania, February 4. —Mr. Ilopkins in offering to place upon the record reasons for a vote, spoke of our country as the "dissevered" States. Some years hence such are cord may be as much a distinction as was "tory" in the revolution. —The post office at Steriett's Gap, Perry county, has been discontinued. Mail matter for that place should be sent to Shermansdale, in the same county. The post office at Orbison's Mills, in Huntingdon county, has also been discontinued. Mail matter for that point should be sent to Coffee Run, in the same county. The Provost Marshal General. We adverted a few weeks ago in strong terms on the inconsistency and injustice of the Provost Marshal's de cisions, and we are glad to see that Governor Curtin has addressed a letter to the President pointing out the dic tatorial tone and disregard of law as sumed by this subordinate, who un doubtedly has charge of the most delicate duty incident to the war, lor, as we then remarked, his acts bear directly on tho citizen liable to do mil itary duty. The city press, with the exception of the stipendiary dailies which are fattening on government advertising, have also been awakened from their Itip t an \Vinkle lethargy on this subject, some of Fry's latest decisions materially affecting the quotas of several cities. To put down the rebellion the peo ple have been willing to sacrifice much, and, with the exception of political prostitutes and copperhead sympathi zers, felt disposed to overlook much (in fact almost everything) which un der other circumstances would not have been tolerated, but the time has come when arbitrary decisons in draft mat ters, now so vitally affecting all indus trial pursuits, must be done away with, and equal and exact justice meted out to every man liable to a draft. It is perhaps too lute to atfect the present cail, for if these men are wanting in Heaven's name let all go and end the rebellion, but we hope to hear that some member of Congress has energy enough left at least to correct the evils of that office by law. Our Legislature wo perceive has also called for an investigation into Colonel Dodge's conduct at Ilarrisburg, who is chief Provost Marshal for this State. We have not heard much complaint against that official personally, but we do know from unquestionable sources that one of his subordinates, said to be a iager beer sucker, deemed it his especial prerogative last year to d—n the people of this congressional dis trict who sought documentary evidence of credits, Ac. in that office. Such men ought not to be kept in office for a sin gle hour. ®?%,lt appears by the following let ter that our Lake City friends consider " aero" delightful weather in winter. It is of course a matter of taste, and we therefore go in for something mil der, from five to ten degrees above be ing quite cold enough for us. LAKE CITY MINN., I Jan. 31, 1865. J Messrs. Elitors: —We beg leave to cor rect through the columns of your paper an erroneous opinion that has gained credence in Mifflin county, about the climate of our State of Minnesota. Stories to the effect that we had been partly frozen, See., Ac , have been circulated quite freely through some parts of the county, and that we all intended to return in the Spring on account of the cold.— Now, we take this opportunity of saying to all our friends in little Mifflin, that we have never experienced such delightful winter weather, as we have in this "Green land of America," during the present win ter. The weather has been all that one could desire. Not a particle of rain has fallen since winter set in, and the ther mometer has ranged about zero or above most of the time. It has been but seldom that it has fallen much below zero. And then, during all the time, the air has been perfectly dry, which makes it less severe than it would have been in a more moist climate. We would much rather spend TWO win ters here than ONE in Pennsylvania. So far Irom returning in the Spring, we could not be hired to make our residence in Mif flin county again. The Mifflin county folks are all well and pleased with their lo cation, which possesses this advantage, be side that of beauty of situation, scenery, Ac., viz: that in our town (Lake City) we have never had a draft as yet and are ahead on the presedt call, which is quite an item in these war times. Y'ours truly, W. R. WILLS, G. BELL. JOS. HAIIN. & fillM IXU'JIIIB'J AT D. Grove's Store! New Armal of Groceries and Confectioneries. D GROVE would again inform the pub • lie that he has just received a fresh supply, to which he would invite their atten tion. Now is the time to buy cheap prime Molasses, from $1 to $1 GO per gallon ; the very best of Sugars ; prime Coffee, 7 different kinds, put up in lb. packages; Corn Starch, Farina, Hominy Beans and all kinds of Spices, fresh and fine ; prime Cheese, pure Cider Vin egar, Baskets, Buckets, Brooms, and a vari ety of Dolls and Notions for Children. Also, Raisins, Figs, Prunes, Cocoanuts, Almonds, &c., beside the largest assortment of Soaps to be found in town, Hair Oils, and an end lrss variety of extracts, all of which will be sold cheap for cash. Thankful for past favors, he hopes by strict attention to business to merit and receive a continuance of the patronage of a generous public- febß Hoffman's Cheese, it is extra. DYSPEPSIA - What everybody says mast be true. We have heard Dr. Strick land's Tonic spoken of so frequently bv those who have been benefitted by it, that ut last we are compelled to make it known to the public that we really believe it effects a cure in every case; therefore, we say to those who are suffering with Dyspepsia or Nervous De bility, to go to their druggist aud get a bottle of Dr. Strieklaud's Tonic. 4 Peace or War. that's the Question ! There are thousands, aye, teus of thousands, of persons in our land who are desirous of having peace, but they aro so afflicted with the various diseases to which desh is heir to, that there is an incessant war going on with in on account of the impure state of their blood, that they have no peace day or night. Their earnest inquiry is, '"ls there no balm in Gilead—no physician there?" Yes, yes ! Use PINKERTON'S WjiHoo AND CALISAYA HIT TERS, and you will soon fiDd relief and possess a complete victory over your troubled and diseased constitution. \\ e speak thus con fidently, because we have tried them, and the result in our case was most glorious. Blessed be these Bitters ! Indeed they are "peace makers." Kemember the genuine Wahoo and Calisaya Bitters have the name of Jacob Pinkerton blown on each bottle. All others are spurious. For sale by all respectable druggists and wholesale dealers. 2t. THE MARKETS. LEWISTOWN, Feb. 8, 1865. Batter, is quoted at 40 cts.; Eggs, -33; Lard 20; Wool, washed, 80; prime Red Wheat, 2.30; Corn, 1.40; Rye, 1.60; Potatoes, o5; Extra Flour, per 100, 0.00; Fine 5.00; Superfine, 5.50; Salt per bbl. 4.50; Sack, 4.00; Oats, 85; Barlev, 1.70. Philadelphia Market. Flour—there is very little coming forward, and prices have a downward tendency. We have only to report a few sales to the home consumers at s9a9 50 for superfine, lOalO 50 for ex tras, 10 75a12 25 for extra family and at higher rates lor fancy brands, ac cording to quality. Rye flour ranges from 875 to 9. Corn meal continues quiet. The wheat market continues in the same inert condition noted from day to day for some time past; sales of 1500 bushels common and prime red at 82.- 40a2 50, and a choice lot at 2 55 ; white is selling slowly at 2 75a2 85. In corn there is less doing; small sales of yel low at 1 68, and mixed red and yellow at 1 60. Prices of oats are unchanged; 2000 bush, sold at 92c. Barley and malt remain without quotable change. Cloverseed is in limited request at 14 75a15 per 64 lbs.; at which figures about 100 bushels were disposed of. We quote Timothy at 86. with small sales at this figure. 1000 bushels Flax seed sold at S3 75. Naval stores are dull and prices of all descriptions are drooping. Cattle Market. FEBRUARY 6.—The arrivals and sales of Beef Cattle are small this week, reaching about 1700 head. The de mand is good, and prices have ad vanced la2e. per lb. with sales of extra at 19a21e. per lb., the latter for choice; lair to good at 16a18c., and common at 14a15c as to quality. Sheep—The demand is good and prices have advanced ; about 4000 head arrived and sold at 10al2c. per pound gross, as to quality. Cows are rather better; about 100 head sold at 830a50 for Springers, and 835 up to 875 for cow and calf. Hogs—Prices are without change ; about 1800 head arrived and sold at the different yards at 817a19 the 100 pounds net, as to quality. Quotations of Bonds, Gold, Ac. New United States Bonds, ISGI lOOUaIIO New U. S. Certificates of Indebtedness 97 98 Quartermaster*' Vouchers 95 Orders for Certificates of Indebtedness 98 a 9S'£ Oold 2J3 a 2H' Sterling Exchange 232 a2G4 Five-twenty Bonds 108t lotr pricsss, and persons wanting anything on hand in his store will do well by giving him a call. All persons having claims are request ed to present them for payment, and those indebted to call and make settlement. fobß R. F. ELLIS. LETTERS REMAINING UNCLAIMED in the Post Office at Lewistown, State of Pennsylvania, on the Ith of Feb , 1865. Anderson R. A. Rothrock Armina Bowman C. L. Reed Mary M. Bloom Sarah Stephens Charles N. Cranfield D. B. 2 Seigler David Cooper Elizabeth Taylor Samuel M. Lewis Ferdinand WrayJohn Miller Rebecca Warner Jane Mutthersbough R. M&-" To obtain any of these letters, the applicant must call lor 'advertised, letters,' give the date of this list, and pay ooe cent for advertising.